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Mexican Ceramicist Andrés Anza Wins 2024 Loewe Craft Prize

Anza's totemic ceramic piece, praised for its blend of ancient and modern aesthetics, tops a diverse field of 3,900 submissions.

  • Jonathan Anderson highlighted the increased interest in craft, driven by social media and a desire to reconnect with the making process.
  • The prize included three special mentions for unique works by Miki Asai, Heechan Kim, and Emmanuel Boos.
  • Anza's winning piece, 'I only know what I have seen,' features a striking, spiked design that evokes both organic and architectural forms.
  • The exhibition, held at Palais de Tokyo, showcases 30 finalists from 16 countries, reflecting a wide range of materials and techniques.
  • Anderson noted the growing commercial and artistic appreciation for craft, marking a significant shift in how these practices are valued.
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